Description
Cotton Candy Cupcakes are a delightful blend of nostalgia and sweetness, perfect for any celebration. These fluffy vanilla cupcakes are topped with a whimsical cotton candy frosting, reminiscent of summer fairs and childhood memories. Ideal for birthdays or parties, these treats will have everyone smiling with joy. With just one bite, you’ll be transported back to carefree days filled with laughter and delight!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 2 tsp cotton candy flavoring extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Cotton candy (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with colorful cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the cotton candy flavoring.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with milk to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into muffin tins about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before decorating with cotton candy topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg